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Title: KBtalking Pro bluetooth keyboard
Post by: phillyd on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:35:36

This review will come in multiple steps. The op will be updated as things are added.
Info
Size: Full-size with Tenkeypad
Color: black
Switches: Cherry MX Reds
Keycaps: Black PBT with raised black text
Connectivity: USB to micro USB, bluetooth to PC, Mac, IOS, Android, and more


Unboxing
(http://i.imgur.com/of4LQ95.jpg)
Box

(http://i.imgur.com/Gvjd1pG.jpg)
Subtle logo

(http://i.imgur.com/wXmtTqs.jpg)
Options

(http://i.imgur.com/mApm2Uk.jpg)
Accessories

(http://i.imgur.com/x09Jjrm.jpg)
It was a tablet/phone stand & optional Mac function keycaps

(http://i.imgur.com/5u7BVVu.jpg)
Manual/punch out thingy (don't know what it makes, anyone know?)

(http://i.imgur.com/WrZQXPg.jpg)
USB to Micro-USB cable, and Ducky style Keycap puller

(http://i.imgur.com/fXAbyyW.jpg)
Back with battery cover off

(http://i.imgur.com/VZVrSsa.jpg)
It takes 2xAA batteries

(http://i.imgur.com/lc1G6hd.jpg)
Rubberized feet to angle the board

(http://i.imgur.com/3ztvvxF.jpg)
Micro USB input, reset/pair button, power switch

(http://i.imgur.com/e1kfB3U.jpg)
Close look at keycaps, the caps lock/num lock glow blue when on and USB powered. Squirrel instead of windows key

(http://i.imgur.com/h7tSTp5.jpg)
KBtalking key instead of Enter, Acorn instead of windows key

(http://i.imgur.com/1EbLIoE.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ixXdpr7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bBU10t5.jpg)
Shortcuts

(http://i.imgur.com/yoaMESz.jpg)
Full view

Title: Re: KBtalking Pro bluetooth keyboard
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:45:39

Cool.  Did you get it from techkeys.us?  I've been VERY tempted by this to use with the media PC in the living room. 

Title: Re: KBtalking Pro bluetooth keyboard
Post by: phillyd on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:52:42

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:45:39

Cool.  Did you get it from techkeys.us?  I've been VERY tempted by this to use with the media PC in the living room.

nope, www.kbtalkingusa.com
They actually provided it as a review sample.

Title: Re: KBtalking Pro bluetooth keyboard
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:55:33

Here is mine:


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Title: Re: KBtalking Pro bluetooth keyboard
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:56:46

Quote from: phillyd on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:52:42

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:45:39

Cool.  Did you get it from techkeys.us?  I've been VERY tempted by this to use with the media PC in the living room.

nope, www.kbtalkingusa.com
They actually provided it as a review sample.

Damn, son.  Lucky.

EDIT: !3oiler, the showoff :))

Title: Re: KBtalking Pro bluetooth keyboard
Post by: phillyd on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:59:15

Added basic info to the OP

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:55:33

Here is mine:

mmf that spacebar

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:56:46

Damn, son.  Lucky.

EDIT: !3oiler, the showoff :))

hah I got em when the product was new, and they really like me for some reason!

Title: Re: KBtalking Pro bluetooth keyboard
Post by: Binge on Tue, 21 May 2013, 09:59:55

I like it, but it's full size... hence the sale of mine.  Got it with blues too :)

Great review.